US Bridges

US69 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE JCT IH30&US69 · Structure no. 011170000915314

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,651
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US69 over Turtle Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,651 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,150 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS69
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.3 MI SE JCT IH30&US69
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11362, -96.0945
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,651 (2020)
Projected traffic10,150 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US69 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 over Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US69 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 12,651 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US69 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US69 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.